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Whale Rock Reservoir

California, United States

4.3Β·634 catches

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Whale Rock Reservoir fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Whale Rock Reservoir is a lake located in California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Bluegill.

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Location

35Β°27β€²29.8β€³N 120Β°52β€²8.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Whale Rock Reservoir, CA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 2, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Whale Rock Reservoir fishing

Whale Rock Reservoir is a lake located in California, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°27β€²29.8β€³N 120Β°52β€²8.7β€³W
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The most common species in Whale Rock Reservoir are:
  • Largemouth bass - 119 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Spotted bass - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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